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Cheap flights from New York to Chicago from $128

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CHI
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chicago are usually found in January or September, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$256

One-way from

$128

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$279

Good one-way deal

$63 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 53m total
  • New York to Chicago
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 31/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 44m total
  • New York to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Chicago (CHI).
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Cheapest flights from New York to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Sat 18/1006:59EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/1006:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$256
Sat 22/1114:45EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/1106:02ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$258
Wed 8/1008:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1006:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$262
Fri 17/1021:49EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 18/1006:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$265
Thu 6/1106:00EWR - ORD
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Tue 11/1114:30ORD - EWR
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/9$267
Fri 3/1008:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/1006:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$270
Sun 12/1021:49EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/1007:10ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$273
Sun 2/1105:00EWR - ORD
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Sat 8/1116:56ORD - EWR
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 10/9$276
Wed 5/1121:59EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1121:08ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$277
Fri 10/1016:05EWR - ORD
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 13/1019:43ORD - EWR
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$280
Sat 22/1107:18EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/1107:15ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$282
Mon 24/1106:00EWR - ORD
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Wed 3/1214:32ORD - EWR
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Deal found 10/9$285

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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 23/1

17:00-20:38

1 stop4h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

05:50-12:22

1 stop5h 32m

$267

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 9/11

06:00-10:01

1 stop5h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

10:46-15:58

1 stop4h 12m

$276

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 10/10

16:05-21:33

1 stop6h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

19:43-09:00

1 stop12h 17m

$280

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 5/10

07:00-08:38

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/10

21:23-00:45

Nonstop2h 22m

$288

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 23/11

06:00-10:01

1 stop5h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

14:32-19:26

1 stop3h 54m

$291

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 28/10

21:59-23:34

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

21:08-00:13

Nonstop2h 05m

$297

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 10/3

09:40-12:41

1 stop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

13:35-19:27

1 stop4h 52m

$314

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 4/10

15:00-16:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

21:23-00:45

Nonstop2h 22m

$318

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 27/10

21:59-23:34

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

21:08-00:13

Nonstop2h 05m

$318

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 3/10

21:49-23:30

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/10

17:05-20:32

Nonstop2h 27m

$318

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Chicago is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

When flying from New York to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 88% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

The most flights from NYC to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (188 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (83 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?

    Airlines like Delta, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines fly from New York to Chicago in about 2h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 50m. New York and Chicago are separated by a distance of 1152 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to Chicago on time: LATAM Airlines (93%), China Airlines (92%), Republic Airways (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Chicago is $59. On average you can expect to pay $65. The most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $253.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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